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   What does hepatitis C mean?

   • Having hepatitis means your liver is inflamed (in the case of hepatitis C, because of the hepatitis C virus). You may not experience any symptoms, but hepatitis C can still lead to liver disease.

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   Can hepatitis C affect the liver?

   • Hepatitis C can damage the liver and lead to complications such as liver cirrhosis (scarring), liver cancer, or liver failure. When this happens, certain medications can become dangerous to take. Tylenol (acetaminophen), for example, is one medication that can also affect the liver and should be used cautiously if you have hepatitis C.

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   How is hepatitis C treated?

   • The standard course of treatment for hepatitis C involves the use of a class of drugs called direct-acting antivirals (DAAs). As you go through treatment, you'll need your healthcare provider's and/or pharmacist's approval before starting any new medications and supplements or making dietary changes.

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2. www.healthday.com › a-to-z-health › infectiousEverything You Need to Know About Hepatitis C

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   4 days ago · Hepatitis C is a viral infection that affects the liver, a vital organ that filters blood, fights infections and processes nutrients. The infection causes the liver to become inflamed. Of all bloodborne chronic infections, hepatitis C is the most common in the U.S., according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

3. health.mountsinai.org › blog › what-is-theWhat Is the Difference Between Hepatitis C and Hepatitis B?

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   May 2, 2024 · Hepatitis C virus (HCV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV) are vastly different viruses. Hepatitis B is highly contagious through sex, using drugs with shared straws and needles, blood transfusions, and even saliva, which can put people living in the same household at risk.

4. hepvu.orgHepVu - Understanding Hepatitis C where you live....

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   Apr 17, 2024 · Know the difference between Hepatitis A, B, and C? Learn the facts, symptoms, and who’s at risk for each disease here. Learn More. HepVu offers interactive online maps that visualize the Hepatitis C epidemic across the country, a project of Emory University and Gilead Sciences, Inc.

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   Apr 15, 2024 · If you have hepatitis C, there are certain medications you need to avoid or take with caution. That's because hepatitis C affects the liver, which plays a large role in metabolizing drugs. Hepatitis C can damage the liver and lead to complications such as liver cirrhosis (scarring), liver cancer, or liver failure.

6. www.hep.org.au › hep-c › what-is-hep-cWhat is Hepatitis C? | Symptoms & Signs | Hepatitis NSW

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   Apr 19, 2024 · Hepatitis C (usually called hep C) is an easily-cured liver infection that is caused by hepatitis C virus (HCV). The virus is slow acting and symptoms may not appear for many years. Hep C is transmitted through blood-to-blood contact. This is when the blood of someone with hep C gets into your blood stream.

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8. www.verywellhealth.com › hepatitis-vaccine-5200307Hepatitis Vaccine: What You Need to Know - Verywell Health

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   May 2, 2024 · There is no vaccine for hepatitis C. Research has shown that the virus is complex, which has made it difficult for scientific professionals to develop a safe and effective vaccine. That being said, studies and research are ongoing that paint a promising picture for the future of a potential vaccine to prevent hepatitis C.

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   4 days ago · Hepatitis C can be passed from person to person through unprotected sexual contact or exposure to contaminated blood or needles—whether through drug use, tattoos or body piercing. When left untreated, hepatitis C can lead to severe liver damage, cirrhosis of the liver and liver cancer.